Mission Assurance Analyst II

Chenega MIOS SBU; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chronos Operations, LLC is seeking a Mission Assurance Analyst II to support threat assessments, terrain mapping, and risk mitigation for critical DoD operations. This mid-level role leverages MADSS standards and requires collaboration with senior analysts to produce technical visualizations using Visio and Excel.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in mission assurance or cybersecurity, a related bachelor’s degree, and TS/SCI eligibility or better, with travel up to 20% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Information Assurance, Intelligence Studies, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of proven experience in mission assurance, cybersecurity, or risk management roles.
• Experience with MA methodologies, cyber defense, and military operations.
• Experience with OT/ICS cybersecurity standards (NIST 800-82, IEC 62443).
• Real ID prior to start; TS/SCI eligibility; successful background and drug screening.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% annually to CONUS/OCONUS locations.

Responsibilities

• Execute Cyberspace Terrain Mapping: conduct tactical cyber terrain mapping, network tracing, and baseline data capture to MADSS standards.
• Support Mission Decomposition: perform mission decomposition and dependency mapping across AMC environments.
• Analyze OT & FRCS Environments: identify technical vulnerabilities and baseline security postures.
• Conduct Field Environment Discovery: participate in on-site facility walkthroughs and document configurations.
• Maintain MADSS Records: update MADSS database with metadata tagging and HQDA directives.
• Identify Critical Assets: assist in identifying Task Critical Assets and Defense Critical Infrastructure.
• Draft Risk Mitigation Plans: prepare POA&M documentation and mitigation recommendations.
• Develop Technical Visualizations: use Visio, Excel, and mapping software to diagram networks and assets.
• Contribute to Knowledge Management: support the team’s knowledge management plan and repositories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cyber security skills

MA methodologies

Cyber defense

Military operations knowledge

OT/ICS standards

Real ID

Security clearance TS/SCI eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/Info Assurance/Intel/Systems Eng

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Excel

Mapping software

Job description

Huntsville, AL

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer's core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Summary

Mission Assurance Analyst II

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer's core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Chronos Operations (CO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation based in Anchorage, AK. Belonging to the Military, Intelligence, and Operations Support (MIOS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU), Chronos has a culture rooted in integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. Chronos is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, and provides mission-critical services in Advanced Analytics & AI, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Intelligence.

Chronos Operations, LLC is seeking a Mission Assurance Analyst II to support mission risk assessments and terrain mapping activities to identify and mitigate threats to critical operations and assets. This mid-level role contributes to the execution of the Mission Assurance Construct (MAC), including MRT-C mapping, threat correlation, and POA&M development.

Responsibilities

• Execute Cyberspace Terrain Mapping: Conduct tactical cyber terrain mapping, network tracing, and baseline data capture in strict alignment with MADSS standards under the oversight of senior analysts.


• Support Mission Decomposition: Perform systematic mission decomposition and dependency mapping across diverse Army Materiel Command (AMC) operational environments to identify critical operational pathways.


• Analyze OT & FRCS Environments: Assist in analyzing Operational Technology (OT), Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS), and Manufacturing Systems to identify technical vulnerabilities and baseline security postures.


• Conduct Field Environment Discovery: Participate in on-site facility walkthroughs, utilizing approved technical discovery and assessment tools to document physical and logical network configurations.


• Maintain MADSS Records: Populate, update, and maintain the Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) database, ensuring accurate metadata tagging and compliance with HQDA EXORD 133-24 and JFHQ-DODIN EXORD 8600-26.


• Identify Critical Assets: Assist in the initial identification, categorization, and documentation of Task Critical Assets (TCAs) and Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI).


• Draft Risk Mitigation Plans: Prepare draft Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documentation and contribute to the formulation of local risk mitigation recommendations.


• Develop Technical Visualizations: Utilize Microsoft Visio, Excel, and specialized technical mapping software to draft clean, accurate diagrams illustrating network segment coverage and asset dependencies.


• Contribute to Knowledge Management: Support the development, formatting, and implementation of the team’s Knowledge Management Plan and central documentation repositories.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Information Assurance, Intelligence Studies, Systems Engineering, or a related field


• 2+ years of proven experience in mission assurance, cybersecurity, or risk management roles.


• Must have experience with analytical and cyber security skills, and a deep understanding of mission assurance (MA) methodologies, cyber defense, and U.S. military operations


• Must have experience with cybersecurity standards specific to OT/ICS (e.g., NIST 800-82, IEC 62443)


• Must have a Real ID prior to start


• Must have Secret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.


• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications like CISSP, Security+, CISM, and CEH are preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to travel up to 20% annually to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required by the mission. (1 to 2 weeks a quarter).


• Familiarity with MADSS, HQDA EXORD 133-24, JFHQ-DODIN EXORD 8600-26, and the overarching DoD Mission Assurance Construct.


• Ability to standardize data capture, utilize secure metadata tagging, and support the implementation of dashboards visualizing TCA/DCI posture, vulnerabilities, and network segmentation coverage.


• Highly skilled in utilizing Microsoft Excel, Visio, Project, or equivalent project management, data analysis, and technical diagramming tools to track and visualize team efforts.


• Working knowledge of cyber terrain mapping, mission dependency analysis, and the ability to correlate cyber threats with real-world operational impacts.


• Practical understanding of POA&M processes, cyber defense compliance, and military business process workflows.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored for drafting high-quality technical documentation and coordinating with diverse stakeholders.


• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams, support senior analysts, and process complex information to solve operational challenges.


• Ability to work non-standard hours (nights, weekends, holidays) and travel up to 20% annually to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required by the mission. (2 to 3 weeks a quarter).

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

Chenega MIOS’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.

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